A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5603528 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 27114439 epoch_slot_no: 157639 block_no: 5603351 slot_leader_id: 5482646 size: 1496 time: 2021-04-17 17:32:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde2f41867943357e7c3454cdee884a5d8114317cb393f191fe8ca43bd3cf28d0Block Operator
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